The Missouri Society Color Guard uniform
is based on Lamb's New York Artillery Company. The American artillery company at Bunker Hill did not distinguish itself, the
rebels losing five out of their six field guns, and two of the five artilery companies retired precipitately. Captain Lamb's
company was raised in New York in July 1775 for Continental Service. It took part in the Canadian campaign where it suffered
severely. Alexander Hamilton, one of Washington's aides-de-camp, was an officer in this company. The blue and buff uniform
was unusual for artillery units, the majority of whom wore blue, or black, faced with red.
We have 36 members, in 12 of 16 chapters, 10 who live in Kansas
City, Independence, Harrisonville, and other guardsmen who live in St. Louis, Springfield, Windsor, Moberly, Columbia, Jefferson
City, and Cape Girardeau. We are the first SAR Color Guard to carry the colors at a Major League Baseball game (in 1995, 1998,
twice in 2000, 2001 and 2002), for the Kansas City Royals.
Missouri Society 6 Man Color Guard presented Colors for the first
time at a 1999 Kansas City Chiefs football game before 80,000 spectators.
The Missouri Society Color Guard has appeared in over 2,035 events, 159
parades, from 1994 to December 31, 2005. From 2001 to December 31, 2005 in 1,273 events appeared in 224 out of 260 weekends.
Many events have not been reported.
The MOSSAR Society Color Guard contingency is divided into
three commands to facilitate the scheduling, and recording of activities. One is the western half of Missouri (minus
Southwest Missouri), commanded by MOSSAR Commander Major General Robert Grover (Robert L. Grover); Another one is in the Southwestern part of the State commanded by MOSSAR Brigadier General Gerald McCoy
(Gerald McCoy); The third covers the Eastern half of Missouri including Cape Girardeau and is commanded by MOSSAR Brigadier
General Stephen Baldwin (Stephen Baldwin).
An historically correct Ceremonial and Living History Group whose purpose is to teach
the American People the history and ideals of the American Revolution is available for Parades, Ceremonial Functions, Living
History events, School Lectures and Activities.
Talks by Robert L. Grover
Commander of the Missouri Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard
History of 15 colonial flags & 1777 Charleville Musket; Commander-in-Chief
Guard; Impersonation of George Washington on Americanism & Patriotism; The Revolutionary Soldier 1775 -1783
& developing others. VCR 1 hr tape on Many Faces of Old Glory by Vane Scott. Wearing a revolutionary war uniform
as Major General.
Contact: Robert L. Grover, 3929 Milton Drive, Independence, MO 64055-4043 (816)373-5309
